While we will always have the classic Christmas songs to fall back on, there are countless more holiday tracks released every year–2024 is no exception. Below, find three newly released holiday hits that deserve a spot on your festive playlist.
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3 New Christmas Songs That You Need To Add to Your 2024 Holiday Playlist
1. “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” (Little Big Town)
Little Big Town flexed their harmony skills in their rendition of “Santa Claus Is Back In Town.” They evoke the same raucous energy that Elvis Presley employed in his famed version of this Christmas classic. Though many have attempted this song over the years, Little Big Town’s cover is a welcomed one.
Well, it’s Christmas pretty baby
And the snow is fallin’ on the ground
Well, it’s Christmastime pretty baby
And the snow is on the ground
Well, you be a real good little girl
Santa Claus is back in town
2. “All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy” (Megan Moroney)
Megan Moroney isn’t asking for much this Christmas, just a six foot two, stetson wearing cowboy who only has eyes for her. She implores ole’ Saint Nick to grant her wish. Though her list isn’t long, it is certainly a big ask. Moroney will have to wait for Christmas morning to see if a boyfriend shaped box is underneath her blue tree.
Give me tall hot in a stetson
Somethin’ I can unwrap like a present
Put him in some new Luccheses
Make him call me, “Baby”
I swear I’ve been good all year
Please Santa, please
All I want for Christmas is a cowboy
Who only wants me
3. “Santa Baby” (Laufey)
Jazz music and Christmas have always gone hand in hand. There is something romantic about this genre that pairs perfectly with the heartwarming holiday. Laufey–jazz’s newest maven–has gifted all of us a stellar rendition of “Santa Baby.” The singer lilts through this familiar song with a freshness that makes it a must listen out of the countless covers of this track that already exist.
Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that’s not a lot
Been an angel all year
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa honey, one little thing I really need
The deed to a platinum mine
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Photo: CECE DAWSON / Sweet Talk Publicity
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